2023 CITROEN DS4 bluetooth

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Media
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes). Some files supplied with the memory stick
may greatly slow down access to reading
the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the
catalogue time).Delete the files supplied with the memory stick
and limit the number of sub-folders in the file
structure on the memory stick.
The CD is ejected every time or is not played. The CD is upside down, cannot be read, does not contain audio files or contains audio files of
a format not recognised by the audio system.
The CD has been recorded in a format that is
not compatible with the player (udf, ...).
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating system
not recognised by the audio system.Check that the CD is inserted in the player the
right way up.
Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too badly damaged.
Check the content in the case of a recorded CD:
consult the advice in the "AUDIO" section.
The audio system CD does not read DVDs.
Due to poor quality, certain burned CDs will not
be read by the audio system.
There is a long waiting period following the
insertion of a CD or connection of a USB
memory stick. Upon insertion of a new key, the system reads
a certain amount of data (directory, title, artist,
etc.). This may take from a few seconds to a few
minutes.This is per fectly normal.
The CD sound is of poor quality. The CD used in scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in
suitable conditions.
The audio settings (bass, treble, ambience) are
unsuitable. Return bass and treble settings to 0, without
selecting an ambience.
Some information characters in the currently
playing media are not displayed correctly. The audio system does not display some types
of characters.Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders.
Playback of streaming files does not start. The connected device does not automatically launch playback.To start playback from the device.
Names of tracks and playing time are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen. The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
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Telephone
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone. The telephone's Bluetooth function may be switched off or the telephone may not be visible.Check that your telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
Check in the telephone settings that it is "visible
to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system. You can check the compatibility of your
telephone at the Brand's website (services).
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible. The sound depends on both the system and the
telephone.Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume
of the telephone if necessary.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
Reduce the ambient noise level (close the windows,
reduce the booster fan speed, slow down, etc.).
Some contacts are duplicated in the list. The options for synchronising contacts are synchronising the contacts on the SIM card, the
contacts on the telephone, or both. When both
synchronisations are selected, some contacts
may be duplicated.Select "Display SIM card contacts" or "Display
telephone contacts".
The contacts are listed in alphabetical order. Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.Modify the telephone directory display settings.
The system does not receive SMS. The Bluetooth mode does not permit sending
SMS text messages to the system.
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Bluetooth® audio system
Contents
First steps
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S

teering mounted controls
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M

enus
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R

adio
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D

AB radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
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edia
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elephone
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udio settings
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Frequently asked questions

1
4The system is coded in such a way that it
will only operate in your vehicle.
As a safety measure, the driver must
only carry out operations which require
prolonged attention while the vehicle is
stationary.
To prevent discharging of the battery when
the engine is stopped, the audio system
may switch off after a few minutes.
First steps
Volume adjustment.
On/Off.
TA (Traffic Announcement) function On/Off.
Long press: access to type of information.
Select the source:
Radio, CD, AUX, USB, Streaming.
Accept an incoming call.
Manual step by step up/down
frequency search for radio stations.
Select previous/next MP3 track.
Select previous/next folder/genre/
artist /playlist of the USB device.
Scroll in a list.
Access to the main menu.
Automatic search for a lower/higher
radio frequency.
Select previous/next CD, USB,
streaming track.
Scroll in a list.
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Selection of FM/DAB/AM
wavebands*.Steering mounted controls
Audio system/Bluetooth
telephone
Media: change the multimedia
source.
Telephone: start a call.
Call in progress: access to the
telephone menu (End call, Secret
mode, Hands-free mode).
Telephone, press and hold: reject an
incoming call, end a call; when there
is no call in progress, access to the
telephone menu.
Radio, rotate: automatic search for
the previous/next station.
Media, rotate: previous/next track.
Press: confirm a selection.
Radio: display the list of stations.
Media: display the list of tracks.
Radio, press and hold: update the
list of stations received.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
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epending on the model.
Select a preset radio station.
Long press: memorise a radio
station.
Cancel the current operation.
Go up one level (menu or folder).
Confirm or display contextual menu.
Display the list of stations received,
the CD/MP3 tracks or folders.
Long press: manage the
classification of MP3/ WMA files/
update the list of stations received.
Adjust audio settings: sound
ambience, treble, bass, loudness,
distribution, left/right balance, front/
rear balance, automatic volume.
Select the screen display mode,
between:
Full screen: Audio (or telephone if
call in progress)/
Windowed screen: Audio (or
telephone if call in progress) – Time
or Trip computer.
Long press: Black screen (DARK).
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Audio system
Media: change the multimedia
source.
Press and hold: mute/restore sound.
Menus
Screen C
"Multimedia ": Media settings, Radio
settings.
" Telephone ": Call, Directory
management, Telephone
management, Hang up.
" Trip computer ": Alert log.
" Bluetooth connection ":
Connections management, Search
for a device.
" Personalisation-configuration ":
Define the vehicle parameters,
Choice of language, Display
configuration, Choice of units, Date
and time adjustment.
Radio
Selecting a station
The external environment (hills, buildings,
tunnel, car park, basement, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS
mode. This is a normal effect of the way
radio waves are transmitted and does
not indicate any failure of the audio
equipment.
Press SOURCE or SRC several
times in succession and select
radio.
Press BAND to select a waveband.
Press LIST


to display the list of
stations received, in alphabetical
o r d e r.
Select the desired radio station and
confirm by pressing OK.
A press changes to the next or
previous letter (e.g. A, B, D, F, G, J,
K , e t c .) .
A long press on LIST builds or
updates the list of stations; audio
reception is cut momentarily.
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RDS
RDS, if displayed, makes it possible
to continue listening to the same radio
station using the alternative frequencies
function. However, in certain conditions,
coverage of an RDS station may not be
assured throughout the entire country
as radio stations do not cover 100% of
the territory. This explains the loss of
reception of the station during a journey.When the radio station is displayed
in the screen, press OK to display
the contextual menu.
Select " RDS" and confirm to save.
" RDS " is displayed in the screen.
Hear TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function
gives priority to TA alert messages.
To operate, this function needs good
reception of a radio station that carries
this type of message. When a traffic report
is transmitted, the current audio source
(Radio, CD, USB, etc.) is interrupted
automatically to play the TA message.
Normal play of the media previously
playing is resumed at the end of the
message. Press TA I N FO
to activate or
deactivate the reception of traffic
messages.
Hear INFO messages
The INFO function gives priority to TA
alert messages. To be active, this function
needs good reception of a radio station
that transmits this type of message. When
a message is transmitted, the current
audio source (Radio, CD, USB, etc.) is
interrupted automatically to receive the
INFO message. Normal play of the media
previously playing is resumed at the end
of the message.
Make a long press on TA I N FO to
display the list of categories.
Select or deselect categories to
activate or deactivate the reception
of the corresponding messages.
Display TEXT INFO
Text info is information transmitted by
the radio station related to the current
programme or song.
Screen C
When the radio station is displayed
in the screen, press OK to display
the contextual menu.
Select " RadioText (TXT) display "
and confirm OK to save.
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DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Digital Radio
Digital radio provides a superior audio
quality and also additional categories of
traffic announcements (TA INFO).
The different multiplexes offer a choice
of radio stations arranged in alphabetical
o r d e r.Change band (FM1, FM2, DAB,...)
Change of station within the same
"multiplex service".
Start a search for the next "multiplex
service".
Long press: selection of the
categories of news desired among
Transport, News, Entertainment and
Special Flash (available according to
the station). When the radio station is displayed in
the screen , press "
OK" to display the
contextual menu.
(Frequency hopping (RDS), DAB / FM
auto tracking, RadioText (TXT) display,
Information on the station, etc.).
DAB/FM auto tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is weak,
"DAB
/ FM auto tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station,
by automatically switching to the
corresponding "FM" analogue station (if
there is one).
Press the " Menu" button.
Select " Multimedia " and confirm.
Select " DAB
/ FM auto tracking"
and confirm. If "DAB
/ FM auto tracking" is enabled,
there is a lag of a few seconds when the
system switches to analogue radio "FM",
sometimes with a change in volume.
Once the digital signal quality is restored,
the system automatically changes back
to " DA B ".
If the "DAB" station you are listening to is
not available on "FM" (" DAB/FM" option
struck-through), or if "DAB
/ FM auto
tracking" is not enabled, the sound will be
cut when the digital signal is too weak.
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Media
USB port
* (Check the manual for your player)
Audio files on a portable mass storage player*
can be heard through the vehicle's speakers
by connecting it to the USB port (cable not
supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
Management of the device is via the audio
system controls.
If the portable player is not recognised by the
USB port, connect it to the auxiliary Jack socket.
The Apple® player software must be updated
regularly for the best connection.
The playlists are those defined in the Apple
®
p l aye r.
The Apple
® player must be generation 5 or
later.
USB memory stick – File
sorting
Make a long press on LIST or
press MENU , select "Multimedia ",
then " Media settings " and finally
" Choice of track listing " to display
the different types of sorting.
Once the desired sorting (" By
folders "/ "By ar tists "/ "By genres "
/" By playlists ") is selected, press
OK.
Then confirm with OK to save the
modifications.
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B
y folders : all folders
containing audio files
recognised on the peripheral
device, in alphabetical order
without following the folder
structure.
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B
y ar tists : all of the artist
names defined in the ID3 Tags,
in alphabetical order.
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B
y genres : all of the genres
defined in the ID3 Tags.
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By
playlists : if playlists have
been saved.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Do not connect a device to the USB port
and to the auxiliary Jack socket at the
same time.
Connect the portable device to the auxiliary
Jack socket using a suitable cable (not
supplied). Press the SOURCE or SRC button
several times in succession and
select " AUX".
First adjust the volume on your portable device.
Then adjust the volume of the audio
system.
The display and management of controls is on
the portable device.
The auxiliary Jack socket permits the
connection of a portable non-mass storage
device or an Apple
® player if not recognised by
the USB port.
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